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Coolness may be a modern phenomenon because, historically, few were socially isolated enough to secretly achieving mastery by practicing in complete isolation, to then effortlessly display a masterful skill or style, to the complete awe of others, whom did not see the hours of practice. | Coolness may be a modern phenomenon because, historically, few were socially isolated enough to secretly achieving mastery by practicing in complete isolation, to then effortlessly display a masterful skill or style, to the complete awe of others, whom did not see the hours of practice. | ||
As men are increasingly discouraged to openly compete, they may resort to compete in effortless achievements | As men are increasingly discouraged to openly compete, they may resort to compete in effortless achievements.<ref>http://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-016-0683-1</ref> In times of economic stagnation, males also arguably need to resort to style and effortlessness more to distinguish themselves (rather than with economic achievements). | ||
== Danger and coolness == | == Danger and coolness == | ||